fillip in French
fillip in French is chiquenaude, pichenette — fillip means something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
fillip in French
chiquenaude
(archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.
pichenette
(archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.
What does "fillip" mean?
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noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
"The tax cut gave a welcome fillip to consumer spending."
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noun A quick flick made by pressing a finger against the thumb and releasing it sharply.
"He gave the cork a fillip and sent it skidding across the table."
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verb To strike or propel something with a quick flick of the finger, or to stimulate something into greater activity.
"She filliped a crumb off her sleeve."
fillip in a sentence
- The tax cut gave a welcome fillip to consumer spending.
- Winning the away leg was just the fillip the squad needed.
- He gave the cork a fillip and sent it skidding across the table.
- She filliped a crumb off her sleeve.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "fillip" in French?
"fillip" in French is chiquenaude, pichenette. fillip means: Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
How do you use "fillip" in a sentence?
Example: "The tax cut gave a welcome fillip to consumer spending." In French, "fillip" is chiquenaude, pichenette.
Are there other ways to say "fillip" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fillip": chiquenaude, pichenette.
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